Artemisia ordosica
Artemisia ordosica, commonly known as Ordos mugwort, is a resilient perennial herb native to the arid regions of Northern China. Renowned in traditional medicine, it is valued for its potent bioactive compounds. This plant is frequently utilized to treat inflammation, digestive issues, and various respiratory ailments through herbal decoctions.
- Scientific name: Artemisia ordosica
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified within the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. Ultimately, it is identified by its genus, Artemisia, and its specific species name, Artemisia ordosica.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Artemisia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Artemisia ordosica, is referred to by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is widely known as 油蒿 (zh), 油蒿 (zh-cn), and 油蒿 (zh-hans), while it is specifically called 黑沙蒿 (zh-tw) in Taiwan. Additionally, it is sometimes referred to as 油蒿白草 (zh).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 油蒿 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 油蒿 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 黑沙蒿 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 油蒿 | Wikidata |
| zh | 油蒿白草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 黑沙蒿 | Wikidata |
| zh | 籽蒿 | Wikidata |
| zh | 黑沙蒿根 | Wikidata |
| zh | 黑沙蒿子 | Wikidata |
| zh | 哈拉-沙巴嘎 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread geographical distribution across specific regions of East and Central Asia. In China, it can be found growing throughout the Inner Mongolia autonomous region. Its presence is also noted across the broader China North-Central area. Furthermore, the species extends its range into the Xinjiang region of China. Finally, its habitat includes the expansive landscapes of Mongolia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | Xinjiang | WCVP |
| Mongolia | Mongolia | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as Artemisia ordosica, is a perennial species where the medicinal properties are primarily concentrated in its vegetative structures. The herbs of Artemisia ordosica are utilized in traditional practices, as the entire herb serves as the main component for various therapeutic applications. Specifically, the herb is collected to extract its bioactive compounds, making the above-ground parts of the plant essential for its medicinal use.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| herbs of Artemisia ordosica | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| herb | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Artemisia ordosica has 11 reported phytochemicals identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include arabinose, capillarin, fucose, galactose, galacturonic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 11
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| arabinose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| capillarin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fucose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| galactose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| galacturonic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glucose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glucuronic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mannose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ribose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stearic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |